Situated at a distance of 8 km from the main city of Kodaikanal, the Dolphin's Nose provides a bird's eye view of the scenic landscape of the surrounding mountainous area. It is a flat rock jutting out of the mountain, overlooking a deep cliff, with its shape akin to that of the nose of a dolphin. Positioned at an elevation of 6600 feet, the fascinating place is one of the central destinations for tourists visiting Kodaikanal.

The 3-4 hour trip to the Dolphin’s Nose can be undertaken at either 8 am or 2 pm. An experienced guide, well versed with the terrain, will steer you through the trek. The summit offers a panoramic view of the area below and on clear days, you might be able to spot the Periyakulam Town as well as the Vaigai Lake. The trek isn’t a very strenuous one and you might also take a detour to the small village of Vellagavi which is on the same track.

Kodaikanal the idyllic hill station is engulfed with natural rhapsodies with cascading waterfalls, lush green woods, misty mountains, placid lakes and rolling valleys. This thriving place is the source to the incredible Pambar Falls. Also called the Nom de plume grand cascade, you’ll typically spend around four hours to trek to the waterfalls. At the end of the path flanked by rugged hills you’ll be mesmerized to see the splendid falls cascade on step-like rock formation.

About the Activity:

Begin the trek of 16 km either early morning around 8 am or around 2 pm. With an experienced guide for company, cross over the steep track behind Pambar House. Meet the Pambar River meandering its way to drop over a chain of rock formation. Enjoy a shower in the pool beneath the falls. Delight in the chance spotting of several endemic birds and butterflies in the wild vicinity. Post this, return to Kodai around 2 pm or 6 pm, depending on your trek timings.

Kodaikanal boasts as one of the scenic hill city in Tamil Nadu. Camping in this region is one of the most popular activities among the visitors. This 2 days camping tour offers the best experiences of camping in a camp which is located 30 minutes off the Thandikudi / Pannaikadu Ghat Road.

With your arrival at the campsite by 8 in the morning, relish a delicious breakfast followed by a coffee plantation tour. Within this visit, you can also sample different varieties of coffee and also spot some of the exotic wildlife species along with the flora and fauna of the vicinity. Amongst these, Malabar Hornbills, Barking Deers, Bisons and Whistling Thrushes are the main attractions. Completing this visit, return to the camp and enjoy lunch, after which you can relax around the riverside.

Post lunch activities include a nature walk around the campsite and to explore the pristine beauty around. With the advent of the evening, join a bird watching tour and witness some of the rare and exotic avifauna species. Before calling it the day, enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner and retire in the camp.

Waking up early morning, embark on a hike and enjoy another session of bird watching. Returning from the hike, relish on a delicious breakfast spend some time at leisure and after lunch depart the campsite for a walking trail to one of the nearest coffee estate. Know more about the coffee culture and enjoy the captivating aroma of the beans. With the completion of the coffee estate tour, this camping tip comes to an end.

Kodaikanal, a land of natural splendor and beauty never fails to impress. On this guided trek stretched over four hours you’ll follow a trail ending with a spectacular sight. Located in the speckled woods of the valley are three naturally entwined huge rocks standing absolutely erect and shoulder to shoulder. Around 7.5km from Kodai Lake, this attraction is 400ft high and its in-between chasm is famously called ‘Devil’s Kitchen’.

You can trek to the rocks either in the morning around 8am or around 2pm. Walk through intense fog, appealing forest views, thick woods, and relax at a curated vantage point before reaching Pillar Rocks.

Experience a spellbinding trail of Vattakanal that is known internationally for its rich biodiversity. Located in the Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu, it is the southern tip of the Palani Hills which lie along the coast of the Western Ghats.

Be picked up from your hotel in Kodaikanal at around 8am or 2pm for the 3-4 hours trek of 10km. Get a debriefing from your guide and bask in the trek through evergreen rainforest, plantations, grasslands and a Vattakanal settlement. Witness fascinating flora as you visit Shola Nursery. Further enriching your experience is the Pambar Falls. Also known as the Grand Cascade, the frothy waters beautifully gushes through diced rocks. Reach the summit, take in the mesmeric sights and head back.

Kodaikanal,
is one of the favorite weekend getaway destination especially for people from
neighboring metros. The cool valleys of this tiny hill-station adorned with
beautiful Shola forests and the flocks of cloud enveloping the entire valley by
overnight is a beauty that needs to be visited in order to believe it.

Enthrall in
a delightful experience of walking through winding roads – embark on this
amazing experience of nature walk which will not only soothe your body but will
also relax your mind as well. Trek through the stunning mountain ranges, every
new curve opens door to a completely new scenery.

Listen the
peaceful chirpings of birds in distant mountain ranges, delight in the beauty
of Mother Nature like never before! Away from the hum-drums of city life nature
stay in Kodaikanal stands up to its name. Enthrall in the beauty of nature
while relaxing in this tiny hamlet of Kodaikanal.